Eyes, the Sea and a Ball (なつかしき笛や太鼓) 56 years old

An inspirational teacher is the focus of this Japanese drama. After his friend kills himself, Natsuki takes a teaching job on an isolated island. His new students, the children of ignorant fishermen, can see no value in education; therefore, they have no desire to learn. Natsuki then introduces the children to volleyball. The kids are immediately fired up by the game. After winning the island tourney, they go on to win the national championship. Suddenly learning has taken on a whole new dimension. Meanwhile Natsuki gets married. Unfortunately for his wife, he refuses to leave the island.

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Eyes, the Sea and a Ball Cast

Name	Character
Kamatari Fujiwara He was 63, 80 years old when he died
Kumeko Urabe She was 65, 87 years old when she died
Yōsuke Natsuki He was 32, 81 years old when he died

Eyes, the Sea and a Ball Crew

Name	Department
Keisuke Kinoshita as Director. He was 55 (86) years old when He died	Directing
Keisuke Kinoshita as Screenplay. He was 55 (86) years old when He died	Writing
Hiroshi Kusuda as Director of Photography. He was 52 (92) years old when He died	Camera